Santa María del Oro Municipality
Santa María del Oro Municipality, Municipality in southeastern Nayarit, Mexico
Description
Santa María del Oro is a municipality in southeastern Nayarit that spans across terrain marked by valleys and mountains. The Río Grande de Santiago flows through the northern section, shaping the landscape's natural character.
History
The area remained sparsely populated in pre-Hispanic times and developed as a settlement starting in the 12th century. It later became an important Spanish route leading toward the northwest.
Culture
The Temple of the Lord of the Ascension contains 16th-century paintings on its walls, representing the religious heritage of the municipality.
Practical
The crater lake provides year-round opportunities for water sports such as kayaking, windsurfing, and sport fishing. Weather conditions throughout the seasons affect the quality of water activities available.
Did you know?
The crater lake displays varying water colors depending on its mineral content and alkalinity levels throughout its depth. These color shifts create visual variations that visitors notice when observing the water from different vantage points.
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